IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for UROXATRAL
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How UROXATRAL Works to Provide BPH Symptom Relief
UROXATRAL is prescribed to adult men for the treatment of symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known
as enlarged prostate.
UROXATRAL is a medication known as an alpha-blocker, which works by relaxing the
smooth muscle located at the bladder neck and around the prostate, relieving symptoms
and improving urine flow.
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UROXATRAL is an alpha-blocker that you can take once a day with food and offers
proven symptomatic relief for BPH patients — even those with larger prostates. UROXATRAL
does not have a generic equivalent.
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Important Safety Information for UROXATRAL
Do not take UROXATRAL if you have liver problems or if you are taking antifungal
drugs like ketoconazole or itraconazole, or HIV drugs like ritonavir.
UROXATRAL can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when starting treatment.
This may lead to fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate
machinery, or do any dangerous activity until you know how UROXATRAL will affect
you. This is especially important if you already have a problem with low blood pressure
or take medicines to treat high blood pressure. There may be an increased risk of
low blood pressure and fainting when taking UROXATRAL in combination with blood
pressure medication or nitrates, or erectile dysfunction medication.
If considering cataract surgery (clouding of the eyes), tell your eye surgeon that
you are currently taking UROXATRAL or have previously been treated with an alpha-blocker.
Before taking UROXATRAL, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems.
Also, tell your doctor if you or any family member(s) have or take medications for
a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
BPH and prostate cancer can cause the same symptoms. However, UROXATRAL is not a
treatment for prostate cancer.
The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are dizziness, upper respiratory tract
infection, headache, and tiredness.